Seedy Saturday…..

Seedy Saturday…..

Seedy Saturday was held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre yesterday, it was the first time that I had the opportunity to attend the very popular event, now in it’s 9th year. I was so happy to be attending and even happier while I was there, being amongst so...
Growing your own…..

Growing your own…..

With so much in the news today about the price of our food rising, the much talked about reviews & discussions on the book “The 100 Mile Diet” and with the encouragement (for so many good reasons!) to buy locally grown farm fresh food whenever...
Des Kennedy…..

Des Kennedy…..

Des Kennedy gave a talk at the Qualicum Beach Civic Center tonight, he is renowned in gardening circles for being a most entertaining speaker and author of informational and humorous books and articles on gardening and gardeners. On one of his books covers, it say...
Quail…..

Quail…..

Quail are just one of the many species of birds that thrive in our west coast location.  We have quail families that inhabit our gardens year after year with Mom & Dad quail raising at least two broods each summer. They are so entertaining to watch as they scurry...
Bridal looking…..

Bridal looking…..

Well, maybe not quite bridal but each time I look at this rhododendron as I come up our sidewalk or look out of the window at it, I think of brides! All of the rhodies and azealeas are at their peak right now and they are just glorious. The lilacs and dogwoods have...